Aug2021
Change in the local church
by Adrian Kitson
Change is not an option – it is life in God’s kingdom. Pastor Adrian Kitson says that not only is change possible for a local church, but it is also always needed in congregational settings. ‘Change does not need to be feared’, he says.
Aug2021
Warm welcomes build communities
by Helen Beringen
For many years, among the hundreds of folks who volunteer to ensure a warm welcome and hot cuppa for worshippers has been nonagenarian couple Grace and Les Dodt.
Aug2021
Seven youth break confirmation ‘drought’
by Tracey Woidt
After 20 years without a confirmation service, members of St John’s Buccleuch in SA shared the joy as seven youth were confirmed this year. Theirs was not only St John’s first confirmation class for many years but also its first online class, with students attending from a truck to receive a signal.
Aug2021
How can we respond with compassion?
by Craig Heidenreich
Recently International Refugee Week was recognised. Such occasions are a chance to reflect on our response to people in this predicament, says LCANZ Cross-Cultural Ministry Facilitator Craig Heidenreich.
Jul2021
Blessed by mission connections
Supporting LCANZ members serving in mission overseas is easier than ever, with LCA International Mission offering opportunities to connect with them via internet conferencing.
Jul2021
Spreading the message of reconciliation
‘Reconciliation week’ took on a new meaning for nine members of the LCANZ when they attended a biblical reconciliation intensive recently. Run by the Reconciliation Ministry department, it was part of the Training to Teach Biblical Reconciliation course.